Arts Thursday – Dipping into Australian History Peach Productions supports women writers and directors in creating new works, telling women’s stories, and gaining experience in theatre production. Producer, writer and director Margaret Fitzgerald will be joining us to discuss its latest project “Women’s Voices: Stories to Stage” which opens next week. This show features new short […]
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Arts Wednesday 6 July 2022
In the first half hour, Sue Jowell returns with Part 2 of The Musical – More Than Entertainment. In this episode, Sue turns her attention to the Backstage Musical – those musicals that revolve around a performance: think 42nd Street, Cabaret, Gypsy and so many more. My special guest at 11:00 am is Adam Courtenay, […]
THIS CULTURAL LIFE – 23 June 2022
This Arts Thursday, join Maisy Stapleton and Paula Towers for the Arts Thursday radiothon show. First up we visit the Art Gallery of NSW’s Brett Whiteley Studio in Surry Hills where a special exhibition of Brett Whiteley’s painted ceramics is on view. Over 40 ceramic works are to be found in the exhibition Brett Whiteley: […]
Arts Wednesday This Week
Today’s show features Part 1 of The Musical – More than Entertainment with Sue Jowell. In this episode Sue introduces us to the musical, from its 18th century beginnings through vaudeville and Gilbert and Sullivan of the nineteenth century. She concludes when the musical makes it to the silver screen in 1928 with The Jazz […]
Meet Max, Eastside’s Newest Intern!
Hi everyone! My name is Max Massiah and I’m 21 years old. I’m from Baltimore, Maryland from the U.S. I’m a student at Johns Hopkins University majoring in applied math and statistics and minoring in film and media studies, and I am excited to be starting a 10-week internship at Eastside. I just finished my […]
Nicholas Harding, winner Wynne Prize 2022 + Tipi, principal cellist ACO
Tim-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve, Principal Cello with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, chats to Arts Wednesday about the ACO’s upcoming concert A Bach Family Reunion. There were many musicians in the extended Bach family, many of whose works appear in this concert. The program also includes music inspired by Bach composed by Schumann, Mozart and Sofia Gubaidulina. Tipi is soloist […]
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Arts Wednesday 8 June 2022
This week we hear Part 6, the final part of From the Cosmos to the Quantum with Professor Geraint Lewis. In this episode Geraint explores the cosmic mysteries to which science still needs answers such as why is there matter in the universe? At 11:00 am, Anna Groden from ANG Art Consulting returns for our […]
APPLICATIONS CLOSED: Take One Is Hiring – Volunteer Cohost and Producer
Summary: If you love live music and think radio is the career for you, this is the perfect stepping stone! Get hands on helping produce a volunteer driven, community radio program dedicated to supporting Sydney’s live music scene. Purpose of the role: Host and produce a radio show promoting live music in Sydney. The […]
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THIS CULTURAL LIFE – PRIZES
This Arts Thursday, with Maisy Stapleton and Paula Towers the focus is on the prizes and awards and the impact they have on the development of art forms. First Guest: Dr Biljana Jančić, Sydney College of the Arts judging panel, 2022 David Harold Tribe Sculpture Award Last week, the winner of the 2022 David Harold […]
Arts Wednesday 25 May 2022
Professor Geraint Lewis continues with Part 5 of From the Quantum to the Cosmos and this episode, entitled “The Future of the Quantum Cosmos” examines the divide between quantum mechanics and astrophysics and the search to enmesh the two theories. My special guest at 11:00 am is Dr Ruth Wilson, making a most welcome return […]
Archibald Prize exhibition + Benched @ DTC
The Archibald Prize is on again and with the winners of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes announced on Friday the 13th, the exhibition is open now at the Art Gallery of NSW. Curator Anne Ryan chats to Arts Wednesday about the judging process, the annual controversy and of course the art. This year sees […]
Wildlife Photographer of the Year + Victoria Lovecchio (visual artist)
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is one of the most prestigious competitions for Wildlife Photographers. Developed and produced annually by the National History Museum of London, the finalists are now on display at the National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour, Sydney. Events Coordinator, Nicole Dahlberg, chats to Arts Wednesday about the exhibition that is on […]
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